Born and raised in Queens, New York Angelo Baque rose to prominence as the Brand Director for Supreme, where he spent ten years

Following his successful run, Baque departed to establish Baque Creative, a boutique creative agency, and Awake New York, a clothing label that encapsulates the spirit of New York and can be found at retailers such as Dover Street Market, Patta, Union Los Angeles and more.

Baque established Social Studies, a digitally-driven, multi-day experience that unites artists and brands via community-driven programming. In 2021, Baque announced the launch of Angelo Baque Studios, a creative venture for Baque to focus on solo projects.

Founded in 2012 by Angelo Baque, Awake NY is unapologetically New York. The brand captures the unique cultural spirit and sensibility of New York City, consistently mirroring the vibrant energy that defines the cultural landscape of the five boroughs. Awake NY evokes the city’s unending vitality and timelessness while remaining rooted in New York’s greatest assets: its people.

Community is at the brand’s core; through partnerships with local organizations, Awake NY continues to extend its reach throughout New York City’s boroughs to create something entirely new: La Comunidad de Awake NY. Since its inception, Awake NY has grown significantly and can be found globally at retailers such as Dover Street Market (global), Patta (Amsterdam and London), Union (LA and Tokyo), Supply Sydney, and Slam Jam Milano, among others.